Top business succession planning financial advisors in Davenport, IA

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you own a business and are thinking about stepping back or retiring, planning how to transfer ownership is crucial to protect your legacy and financial security. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax burdens or disputes that can jeopardize your business's future.

  • Ownership transfer options. Ask how they evaluate selling, gifting, or passing the business to family, considering your goals and tax impact.
  • Tax implications. Confirm they understand local tax rules, including Iowa's recent retirement income tax changes, to minimize surprises.
  • Succession timing. Discuss how they help you decide the best time to transition ownership to align with your personal and business needs.
  • Stakeholder communication. Check how they assist in managing conversations with partners, heirs, or employees to ensure a smooth handover.

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Megan O

Series 66

Quad Cities, IA

Robert Baird & Co.

Megan Obenauf is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Salon Halo and Capri College. Megan is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a mix of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Gary G

Series 63, Series 65

Davenport, IA

Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC

Gary Garrett is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified Investment Advisors for the past 20 years. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed portfolios, non-discretionary advice, and investment education through various programs that emphasize asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning. The firm uses proprietary software and investment models from Morningstar Investment Management and operates at scale with over 212,000 clients and 301 advisors.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning
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David B

Series 66

Davenport, IA

Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC

David Borcherding is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC since 2010. He is a board member and part of the investment committee of the Rotary Club of Iowa Quad Cities. Quad-Cities Investment Group provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, employee benefit plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build diversified portfolios and is noted for its documented use of derivatives and margin borrowing within managed accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Danielle H

CFP®, Series 66

Davenport, IA

Edward Jones

Danielle Hines is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lion Strong and Vibrant Credit Union. Danielle serves on the Morningstar Advisor Workstation Client Advisory Board, providing insights on product strategy and industry trends. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bradley J

Series 63, Series 65

Davenport, IA

LPL Financial

Bradley Johannes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Davenport, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and has previously worked at Deere Employees Credit Union and First Midwest Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Michael I

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Patrick F

Series 66

New Market, MD

Intentional

Patrick Ferguson is a financial advisor at Intentional, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, Ferguson is licensed to sell fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan consulting for businesses and institutions. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and economic analysis in its investment approach and offers due diligence and monitoring of alternative and private investments for qualified investors.

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner
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Jerald L

Series 63

San Antonio, TX

Frost Investment Services

Jerald Liesman is a financial advisor at Frost Investment Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. and Frost Bank since 1993 and 1987, respectively. Frost Investment Services is a retail-focused, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and managed account programs that integrate model portfolios from its affiliate with third-party managers, utilizing a research-driven investment process and providing optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

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